Kaitlyn Fox – “Sucker Punch”-The easy going guitar work here feels comfortable and engaging. Imagine, then, the vibrancy of the vocal and the force of the lyrics as they pack an emotional punch. It’s a sucker punch, indeed, recognizing the “same shade of …
Three new Americana tunes that will have you thinkin’ about the good times (and the old times)
Matt Wilson and Sinking City – “Enunciation, Pronunciation Blues”-If you’re a fan of New Orleans jazz and clever writing, definitely check out this unique song. It’s got that Frenchman Street charm to it, all the while utilizing some lovely “Nawlins” vernacular. The writing …
Three outstanding new acoustic singer songwriters to add to your collection
Ben Higginbotham – “Traveller”-This is an outstanding track that literally hooked me right from the start. The guitar is outstanding and the vocal is transcendent. I don’t always feature the whispery vocal style, but this one works insanely well. It puts me in …
An Evening with Alex Amen – Rising Folk Singer Songwriter
by Scott Pearce, Guest Contributor Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York October 27, 2026 I drove to Williamsburg on a Tuesday evening after work to find out if Alex Amen was real or an AI generation. Sixty-five miles, three bridges, the Holland …
Three outstanding new tracks in the indie pop space that will have you adding to your playlist immediately
Matt Arthur and Dawson Gamble – “Heartbreak in Mimico”-This is as dynamic of a pop song as I have heard this year. I don’t just mean “for an indie pop song,” either. I mean that the production here is outstanding. It’s the kind …
Featured Single: Pop Punk LEGENDS MxPx have a new song out!
MxPx – “Panic Attack”-I wouldn’t say it’s obligatory for me to approve this track, but it’s darn close to it. MxPx was one of the first bands I ever loved apart from my parents’ music taste. I had a few really close friends …
Three dynamic songwriters exploring new textures in rock music
Leone – “A Train”-This is a mature sound with a mature message… and it absolutely slaps. The beat is as saucy as possible. There’s something about this song that makes me feel cooler just listening to it. It’s got some Bowie vibes about …
Three lively new styles of folk music that show there’s more than one way to share “three chords and the truth”
Holly Alisha – “Sunflower”-This is an adorable song. I don’t mean that to minimize it as like “cutesy” at all, but more to say the composition of the track has elements of twee and throwback pop music in just the right amount to …
Three brand new indie folk pop tunes that will remind you why you decided to subscribe to this site
The Strumbellas – “Hanging Out in my Head”-I always appreciate when I find a song that feels like it comes from my own experience. I’m no songwriter, but I definitely feel a connection with this feeling of being in your own head. If …
Three outstanding new indie rock tracks, featuring a new single from ANBERLIN!
Anberlin ft. Switchfoot – “Trenches”-If you’re an indie rock fan from a certain age group (mine), Anberlin is one of those bands you listened to a while back. You are probably excited to see their name again and… let me tell you, this …
